7+ years of software engineering experience with strong expertise in Java and Kotlin
Experience building and supporting developer platforms or internal tooling
Hands-on experience improving Developer Experience (DevEx) across engineering organizations
Strong background in cloud-native architecture and modern infrastructure platforms
Experience with CI/CD pipeline design and automation best practices
Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar)
Experience implementing AI-powered development tools and workflows
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Responsibilities
Design and build internal developer platforms and tooling
Engage in hands-on software development using Java and Kotlin
Drive cloud infrastructure improvements and automation initiatives
Evaluate and implement AI-assisted engineering solutions
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and architecture guidance
Collaborate with engineering and product stakeholders
Benefits
Opportunity to drive meaningful engineering transformation at scale
Investment in cloud infrastructure and developer productivity
Focus on AI-powered engineering solutions
Collaborative work environment with development teams
Hands-on involvement in shaping technical strategy and architectural decisions
Full Job Description
A leading technology-driven small business insurance provider is seeking a Staff Platform Engineer / Developer Experience Lead to help shape the future of software development across the organization. Since 2016, the employer has helped hundreds of thousands of customers access customized and affordable insurance coverage and is continuing to invest heavily in cloud infrastructure, developer productivity, and AI-powered engineering solutions. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader with strong expertise in Java, Kotlin, platform engineering, and developer experience (DevEx) who is passionate about building tools and systems that enable engineers to move faster and more effectively.
Second Paragraph: This is an opportunity to drive meaningful engineering transformation at scale. The successful candidate will help design and build internal developer platforms, modernize CI/CD and cloud infrastructure, and lead the adoption of AI-assisted software development practices. While influencing technical strategy and architectural decisions, this individual will remain deeply engaged in engineering execution, collaborating closely with development teams to create seamless engineering workflows and exceptional developer experiences. Required Skills & Experience
7+ years of software engineering experience with strong expertise in Java and Kotlin
Experience building and supporting developer platforms, internal tooling, or developer productivity initiatives
Hands-on experience improving Developer Experience (DevEx) across engineering organizations
Strong background in cloud-native architecture and modern infrastructure platforms
Experience with CI/CD pipeline design, automation, and deployment best practices
Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar)
Experience implementing or integrating AI-powered development tools and workflows
Strong software engineering fundamentals, including architecture, testing, security, and observability
Experience working in agile development environments
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to mentor engineers and influence technical direction through leadership and execution
Desired Skills & Experience
Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
Kubernetes and container orchestration experience
Experience building Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs)
Knowledge of developer portals, self-service infrastructure, and platform products
Familiarity with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar CI/CD platforms
Experience leveraging Generative AI, LLMs, AI coding assistants, or AI-enabled software delivery tools
Background in insurance, fintech, or highly regulated industries
Experience leading platform engineering or developer productivity initiatives across distributed teams
What You Will Be DoingTech Breakdown
40% Platform Engineering & Developer Experience
25% Java/Kotlin Application Development
20% Cloud Infrastructure & CI/CD Automation
15% AI-Powered Software Development Initiatives
Daily Responsibilities
35% Designing and building internal developer platforms and tooling
25% Hands-on software development using Java and Kotlin
15% Driving cloud infrastructure improvements and automation initiatives
10% Evaluating and implementing AI-assisted engineering solutions
10% Technical leadership, mentorship, and architecture guidance
5% Cross-functional collaboration with engineering and product stakeholders
